Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Coulthard Compares McLaren's Duel to 2021 Title Fight
Two racers on the same team, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, are competing very closely in Formula 1.
A former racer, David Coulthard, says their fight is like a past race between two other great racers, Verstappen and Hamilton, where only one could win.
Piastri is currently ahead, but both are doing very well.
Coulthard thinks their team is managing the competition well.
He also reminds everyone not to count out another racer, Max Verstappen, who could still win if his car gets better.
McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are in a close battle, eight points apart after 12 races.
Former McLaren driver David Coulthard compares their rivalry to the 2021 Verstappen-Hamilton title fight.
Coulthard believes Piastri deserves his current lead but Norris is also showing his quality.
McLaren has handled the situation well, according to Coulthard, who urges the drivers to seize the moment.
Coulthard notes that Max Verstappen cannot be ruled out, especially if Red Bull brings upgrades.
- Who
- Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and David Coulthard.
- What
- Intra-team battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
- When
- During the 2025 Formula 1 season.
- Where
- Across Formula 1 circuits.
- Why
- To become the Formula 1 champion.
- Drivers Battling
- Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris
- Points Difference
- Eight points
- Races Completed
- 12
- Coulthard's Career Wins
- 13
- Coulthard's Career Races
- 246
- Piastri Wins
- Five
- Norris Wins
- Four
- Verstappen points behind
- 69